Mayon

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by Marisa Mercado

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Mayon, an active stratovolcano located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, is renowned for its almost perfect cone shape. Standing at approximately 2,462 meters (8,077 feet) high, it is the most active volcano in the Philippines with over 50 recorded eruptions in the past 400 years. Its most destructive eruption occurred in 1814, burying the town of Cagsawa and killing over a thousand people. The volcano is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its stunning natural beauty, hiking opportunities, and the historical remnants of the Cagsawa Ruins.

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